Top baby boy names 2013

The entries are in, the numbers crunched, and the top 100 boys' names have been unveiled!

Oliver has pipped the other contenders to the post and secured the number one spot, mirroring Olivia's rise to power in the top 100 girls' chart. Meanwhile, Jack is proving its staying power by holding on to second place for yet another year. In third place, Charlie has made some minor gains by moving up one place from 2012.

Biblical names continue to be popular with parents, with Jacob, Noah, and Gabriel all securing places in the coveted top 100 list. Downton Abbey also looks to be wielding some influence, with names such as Thomas and Matthew rising higher in the chart.

Shortened names are surfing the wave of popularity, too. Alfie, Teddy, Freddie, and Archie are just a few examples of the charming pet names that have made it through to the top 100.

Meanwhile, Royal names have seen a surprising slide in popularity. Harry, William, and George have all taken a tumble in popularity, despite having a strong start at the beginning of the year. Were parents worried about their son's name being hijacked by the new royal baby?

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